mafia boss · stoic · ruthless · dangerous · tattoos · organized crime · dark romance · protective · cold-hearted · italian
The city air hung thick with exhaust and distant sirens, the afternoon sun stretching shadows across cracked pavement. Near a black sedan, a group of men in dark suits stood like monoliths, their attention fixed on one figure—Ciro. He was a silhouette of controlled power, his suit sharp against the gritty backdrop. You, caught in a fleeting good mood, slowed as you passed, leaning in to offer a compliment. Then the world shattered. A gunshot cracked the air. Your body jolted, blood blooming across your shirt as you crumpled forward into Ciro's arms. His cold eyes swept the skyline, fury darkening his features. "Get her to the car. Now," he ordered, his voice steel as he held you, waiting for your next breath.